Coming soon: Mobile Web Design, the book

~ 17 October 2006 ~

Much has been written about mobile devices. Much has been written about developing websites for the so-called “standards era” of the web. However, little has been written about the two colliding. This book aims to fill that void.

I must say I’m quite excited to announce this, as it’s the culmination of many hours spent figuring out how you and I — XHTML/CSS designers and developers — might understand, embrace, and ultimately develop content for the mobile web (a WAP 2.0 web, that is).

Also, in the latest issue of .net magazine, which hits shelves today in the UK, you’ll find a Q&A in which Christian Hall and I go toe to toe discussing the ins and outs of the mobile web.

Cameron,
This looks awesome! Way to go inspiring us all - again! I’m certain it’ll be equally as impressive as your other work. You know I’ll gladly be a reviewer. :o) It certainly looks promising thus far.

Cool! As someone who’s been learning lots about the mobile Web (sitting in the same office as Brian Fling) in the last few weeks I’m really excited to see this.

So are you publishing it yourself? Oh, and I’m also curious to know how much you’re going to touch on things like IA / Content / Context — things that seem to have very little in the way of current resources and seem vitally important to talk about.

Cameron,
I was at the Dallas Webmaster Jam and have had your blog on my feed reader since. The book sounds great. Seeing as I’m a Crackberry user learning Mobile Web Design is on my list of to-dos in the near future.

When can we expect to be graced with your wisdom?

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aaron ~ 17 October 2006 at 05:25 PM

i hope that is the actual cover design, it’s beautiful. book covers are usually so terrible.

Cameron… Congrats… as a mobiel web developer building on variosu platforms, I’m defintely looking forward to seeing and reading the book. Will you be talking about custom conversion solutions or just the extent on which XHTML and CSS can be put to use on mobile devices? Will you focus on domestic (USA) allowances or stretch across ‘the pond’ and talk about the limits in the UK, Europe, and Asia, etc. as well?

Congratulations, can’t wait to pick up a copy. Just be sure to offer a “combo” with PDF and printed version. I’m wierd but I’d rather read a “real” book when it’s available, but keep them in PDF form on my laptop for trips or quick reference.

Nice! I was waiting for you to write this book. I would have written it myself if I had more time. ;)
It was good talking to you about mobile web design at @Media earlier this year. I’ll make sure to get a copy of the book, it will be nice to have here in the Opera office.

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w. ~ 20 October 2006 at 08:05 PM

Looking forward to the book. Apart from mobile web “design”, what are your thoughts on .Mobi domain names…?

Cameron, I am very excited about your new book. It seems like the mobile web is a new frontier which is a lot of web developers will soon be moving towards. It will nice to finally be able to have a definitive book on the issue.

With you self-publishing, will I be able to buy the book on Amazon.com or at Barnes & Noble?